Olive Brown Tribal Culture Sambalpuri Cotton (Fabric) dhalapathara parda Various tribal motifs are embroidered

Various tribal motifs are embroidered into these sarees like arrow

The body fabric is the teal tribal body and the dupatta is plain with buti border woven into it

The weaving communities

and other items

the sacred food offered to Lord Jagannath

Olive Brown Tribal Culture Sambalpuri Cotton (Fabric) dhalapathara parda Various tribal motifs are embroideredSambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics from GI (Geographical Indications) document says that Tie & Dye weaving in western Odisha came into existence during 600 BC. In traditional handwoven ikat or baandha, one of warp weft is tied and dyed prior to weaving (single ikat) or both warp and weft are tie dyed before weaving (double ikat). Weavers are distributed in Bargarh, Boudh, Sonepur, Bolangir, Nuapada & Sambalpur & some parts of Dhenkanal, Kalahandi,